The 8,701–8,800 most common English words
- 8,701rhythmicHaving a regular, repeated pattern of sound or movement.
- 8,702robbera person who steals from others, often using force or threats.
- 8,703rouletteA gambling game in which players bet on which numbered slot a spinning ball will land in.
- 8,704rupeesThe basic monetary units of India (and some other South Asian countries), used in everyday transactions.
- 8,705satina smooth, glossy fabric with a lustrous surface on one side.
- 8,706scatterTo throw or spread things in different directions.
- 8,707scrambleto climb or move quickly and awkwardly, often using hands and feet
- 8,708semanticsthe branch of linguistics concerned with meaning in language, or the meaning of words and phrases.
- 8,709shamelessHaving or showing no shame; boldly disrespectful of what is right or proper.
- 8,710sinnera person who has done something morally wrong or has broken a religious law.
- 8,711skeletalrelating to or resembling a skeleton; very thin or consisting only of a basic framework.
- 8,712snapshota photograph taken quickly and informally; a brief record of something at a particular moment.
- 8,713soarto fly or rise high in the air; to increase rapidly.
- 8,714sphericalhaving the shape of a sphere; perfectly round in three dimensions.
- 8,715sprinkleto scatter small drops or particles of something over a surface.
- 8,716spruceto make neat and tidy; to smarten up
- 8,717staminaThe physical or mental strength to sustain prolonged effort or activity.
- 8,718subconsciousthe part of the mind that influences thoughts and feelings without being fully aware of it
- 8,719thinkera person who thinks deeply or carefully, especially one known for original ideas
- 8,720tonica drink or medicine that makes you feel stronger and more energetic.
- 8,721troublesomecausing difficulty, annoyance, or worry.
- 8,722tumouran abnormal mass of tissue that grows in or on the body.
- 8,723utopiaAn imagined perfect society or place where everything is ideal.
- 8,724vanishTo disappear suddenly and completely.
- 8,725vigorouslyIn a strong, energetic, and forceful manner.
- 8,726visiblyin a way that can be clearly seen or noticed.
- 8,727abruptSudden and unexpected; without warning.
- 8,728acronyman abbreviation formed from the initial letters of a phrase, pronounced as a word.
- 8,729adversitya difficult or unpleasant situation; hardship or misfortune.
- 8,730advertisera person or company that pays to promote a product or service publicly.
- 8,731affidavitA written statement confirmed by oath, used as evidence in court.
- 8,732astrologythe belief that the positions of stars and planets influence human affairs and character.
- 8,733authorizeTo give official permission for something.
- 8,734baronessA woman who holds the title of baron, either in her own right or as the wife of a baron.
- 8,735barrowa shallow open container with handles and a wheel, used for carrying loads (wheelbarrow); also a mound of earth over an ancient grave.
- 8,736biographicalrelating to the story of a real person's life written by someone else.
- 8,737biomassorganic material from living or recently living organisms used as a source of energy.
- 8,738blouseA light, loose upper garment worn especially by women.
- 8,739bodyguardA person employed to protect someone from danger or attack.
- 8,740botanythe scientific study of plants.
- 8,741bulldoga breed of dog known for its strong, tenacious build; also used as an adjective meaning stubbornly persistent.
- 8,742caterpillarthe larva of a butterfly or moth, typically having a long, segmented body and many legs.
- 8,743chatterrapid, continuous, and often trivial talk or noise.
- 8,744clericA person ordained for religious duties; a member of the clergy.
- 8,745compileto gather and organize information from various sources into one collection.
- 8,746compressorA device or machine that compresses air or gas to increase its pressure.
- 8,747cougara large wild cat native to the Americas, also known as a mountain lion or puma.
- 8,748deceiveTo cause someone to believe something that is not true; to mislead.
- 8,749defamationThe act of making false statements that damage someone's reputation.
- 8,750directionalrelating to or indicating the direction in which something moves or points.
- 8,751disciplea person who follows and learns from a teacher or leader
- 8,752dittoThe same thing again; used to express agreement or repetition of what was just said.
- 8,753divergentDeveloping in different directions; differing from each other or from a standard.
- 8,754doctorateThe highest academic degree awarded by a university, typically requiring original research.
- 8,755downrightUsed to emphasize that something is completely or thoroughly a certain way, often negative.
- 8,756duesfees or payments required for membership in an organization.
- 8,757electrodeA conductor through which electricity enters or leaves a substance or device.
- 8,758elementalrelating to or resembling the basic, powerful forces of nature; fundamental.
- 8,759elevateto raise or lift something to a higher position or level.
- 8,760exemplaryserving as a desirable model; outstandingly good.
- 8,761expansivecovering a wide area; broad and extensive.
- 8,762glandan organ in the body that produces and releases substances such as hormones or sweat.
- 8,763guerrillaa member of an irregular military force that uses surprise attacks and sabotage against a stronger enemy.
- 8,764guttera shallow channel fixed under the edge of a roof, or along a street, to carry away rainwater.
- 8,765heartywarm and enthusiastic; (of food) large and satisfying.
- 8,766hillsidethe sloping side of a hill
- 8,767hunAn informal affectionate term used to address someone, short for 'honey'.
- 8,768hysteriaAn extreme, uncontrollable outburst of emotion or excitement, often affecting a group of people.
- 8,769impartialtreating all sides equally; not favoring one over another; unbiased.
- 8,770imperialismA policy or practice by which a powerful country extends its control over weaker countries or territories.
- 8,771imprinta mark or strong effect that remains after something has happened
- 8,772incrementalhappening or done in small stages or steps, rather than all at once.
- 8,773infancythe early stage of development; the period of being an infant.
- 8,774inhibitora substance or factor that slows down or prevents a chemical or biological process.
- 8,775inquireto ask for information about something
- 8,776jumboVery large; of exceptional size.
- 8,777kaleA leafy green vegetable rich in vitamins and minerals.
- 8,778lashto strike or beat with force, or a whip-like blow.
- 8,779manageableable to be dealt with or controlled without too much difficulty
- 8,780manslaughterThe unlawful killing of a person without prior intent to kill.
- 8,781meridianthe highest point in the sky that the sun reaches during the day; also an imaginary circle passing through the poles of the Earth.
- 8,782misdemeanorA minor criminal offense, less serious than a felony.
- 8,783misfortunebad luck or an unfortunate event.
- 8,784mountainousHaving many large mountains; resembling a mountain in size.
- 8,785obnoxiousextremely unpleasant or offensive in a way that is hard to ignore.
- 8,786orphanagea residential institution where orphaned children are cared for.
- 8,787pilgrima person who travels to a sacred place for religious reasons.
- 8,788plainlyin a clear and simple way; without doubt or difficulty.
- 8,789raketo gather or move loose material by dragging a toothed tool across a surface.
- 8,790resentTo feel bitterness or indignation toward someone because of something they did.
- 8,791retributionPunishment inflicted as vengeance for a wrongdoing.
- 8,792rhetoricalRelated to the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing; (of a question) asked for effect rather than to get an answer.
- 8,793rightfulHaving a legitimate or just claim to something; morally or legally correct.
- 8,794rumourinformation spread among people that may not be true.
- 8,795shortento make something shorter in length or duration.
- 8,796sixteenthThe ordinal number for position number sixteen in a sequence; also a musical note equal to one sixteenth of a whole note.
- 8,797slimea thick, slippery, and unpleasant substance.
- 8,798sowTo plant seeds in the ground so they can grow.
- 8,799sparkleto shine brightly with small flashes of light; to be lively and impressive.
- 8,800spawnto produce or release eggs; to give rise to something.